Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday, February 23, 2026, as the United States and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks. This eases fears of an escalating conflict, while U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff hikes created...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N2.8trn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy debt to power generation companies (GenCos), rejecting their N6tn claim after a detailed audit. Officials in the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Power said the...
The family of Jafar Umar, a member of the Hunters Vigilante group, has demanded justice after he was allegedly shot dead by a fellow operative during a patrol in Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday...
Nigeria’s newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026, has introduced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening electoral integrity, including a two-year jail term for any Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) who withholds critical election documents. The reforms were outlined in Abuja by Senate Leader,...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a special legal team to challenge the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured five of the six chairmanship seats. Results released...
In what may be one of the most unusual civic complaints in recent times, a group identifying as the Association of Ebira Witchcraft has stepped into public advocacy — swapping broomsticks for boreholes and spells for school repairs. The group,...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about a revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900 grams) being sold in Kaduna State. NAFDAC made this known via a statement on...
Nigeria has secured a major victory in an international arbitration after a tribunal dismissed all claims brought by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a national e-procurement project dispute. The case, handled by the Bureau of Public Procurement, sought more than...
Arsenal defeated Tottenham to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Eberechi Eze, who nearly joined Tottenham...
Troops have foiled a coordinated terrorist assault on military positions in Kukawa following an overnight battle backed by air support. Military sources said the attackers launched the multi-directional assault late on February 20, advancing on gun trucks, motorcycles and on...